JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo review

30 January, 2026 Allen Roob 0 Comments 1 category

Hundreds of people choose their name-brand properties such as Edition, Four Seasons, Aman (and the first of AMAN’s new “little-sister brand,” Janu), and many others have their choice in Tokyo’d luxury hotels. Hence, when I first heard last year that JW Marriott was finally entering the mix, I wondered how the brand would differentiate itself from its competitors.

I was then asked by the general manager, Chris Clark, who said that the flagship property was “uniquely placed as the only luxury hotel in Takanawa Gateway City,” an area I didn’t know about but a sanctuary where guests can be calm and peaceful. He said ‘Although s are in the line, “

I flew out to Japan for a two-night stay to see the hotel for myself after seeing beautiful renderings of the property, which officially opened in October 2025. And if this review will give you an overview of the first JW Marriott hotel in Japan’s capital area, “I have just cut to the chase” and say that out of all the hotels this hotel reporter visited in 2025 none really surprised me like the J W Marriott Hotel Tokyo.

I know what this was like here, and why should you stay in Tokyo for your next trip — especially if you’re a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist.

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First impressions

Guests arriving at the JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo by car, as is often the case at many hotels in Tokyo, arrive to a garage-like entrance and are then taken up an elevator to one of the sky-high reception floors. Until you hop on that elevator, an easy walk through a calm, moodily-lit corridor perfectly sets the scene for the entire hotel dark woods contrasted with earth-toned color and greenery tucked away in random places; staff members waiting to help around every corner. But not to mention amazing art throughout, like an enormous futuristic model of Mount Fuji hung from the ceiling and hanging huge futurist replicas.

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The new JW Marriott is probably the slickest variant of the brand I’ve ever seen. It was a modern and cool I felt as cool just because it was there.

The rooms

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The first-level Urban Deluxe king room was an entry- level, for my two nights stay with . From the moment I stepped into the huge space (rooms start at 463 square feet) I was impressed with its sophistication, style ease and calm that contrasted with panoramic views of bustling Tokyo down below.

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The room had a closet-sized entryway and ‘built in space for your suitcase’. A tiny cube by the door was a perfect place to drop your wallet and key, with ‘a visual cue of taking it out along with you on the way out’. A secret couple of pajamas were waiting to change into a secret pair inside the closet.

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In the most comfortable way, a moss-green velvet couch with blue throw pillows set next to’mirrored stone lamp’ brought Japanese nature inside the room by beside of the bed. For long periods of my sleep, I was on the couch looking out the window for hours of downtime watching Tokyo go on its day.

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A hub of buttons controlled lights, window shades and drapes – beside the bed – is a centre of . I had an iPhone that was easy to charge with thanks to a USB-C port.

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A big TV, across from the bed, allowed me to watch the new episode of “Heated Rivalry” and stream Netflix with ease. A humidifier, along with a dehumidifier at the bottom of the floor was sat below, in the corner.

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It also had an extensive minibar with spirits, juice and beer (spiritual), sake and soda as well as snacks; a NeSpresso machine — plenty of Japanese teas to choose from.

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I had a large soaking tub in its own entirely-glass room, which was the real star of my guestroom. It was full of sunlight during daytime and twinkling views of Tokyo skyline at night. The best rainfall shower for a rinse was if you had soaked in the rain after soaking long.

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A lot of luxury amenities, such as Aromatherapy Associates London bath products, were in the bathroom and one of those fancy Japanese toilets with more buttons than you know what to do with them.

I had stayed in this room for 2025, one of my favorite rooms was the calm, nature-centric space with its beautiful views and that superstar bathroom. This is simply a plain-easy place at the root, and in fact I was like an escape from the city below to “be calm and peaceful” as had been told by the property’s general manager.

Dining at the JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo

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The hotel also offers a series of dining and drinking venues, such as Kako (Japanese restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner); Saki is ‘French fusion omakase experience from chefs Emmanuel Stroobant and Kazumine Nishida; Sefino, pronounced Japanese-Franceno; sefIno A boutique pastry stand; lavand bar; and d moody cocktail bar.

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My stay was accompanied by an English breakfast with lots of interesting flavors (at least to my west-west palate), warm miso soup and a nice fish, served at Kako. It was breakfast buffet with all of your traditional items, and a good selection of many Asian fares and basics such as yogurt, pastries and the likes.

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During lunch at Kako, I really enjoyed the katsu sandwich with some spring roll-like dishes and fresh green salad.

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But I had the best experience of my stay at Saki, an abbreviated omakase experience. There are two tables at the restaurant a night (Monday, Thursday-Sunday) at 6 p. m . and 830 p. , and 8. M m is ,. Two seasonal omakase experiences cost 28,000 yen ($176) for the smaller option or 34,000 Yen (214) to the larger,.

Every omakase experience is usually different (Omasses are basically chef’s choice and the signature chutoro and Hokkaido hand rolls with Shanghai crab sauce, which has spicy flavor), roasted Sichuan pepper, pickled daikon-radish, white onion and shisho leaf so delicately produced could be said to have this dish.

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A signature cocktail menu at the JW Bar was a mix of cocktails and drinks for some famous Cocktails, such as this margarita-like drink served in glassware that is out on its own. throw in a group of two men doing the soothing pop covers, and it really felt like I was at the most relaxing place in Tokyo.

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In the lobby you have to stop by Le Cres, the artisanal croissant shop in which fluffie pastries are as photogenic that they’re delicious.

Amenities and service

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The heated pool with double-level floor-to-ceiling windows offers breathtaking views of Tokyo and Mount Fuji in the distance.
A modern gym with a variety of equipment is open to guests, offering equally stunning views.
The Spa by JW offers traditional Japanese wellness experiences, along with classic spa treatments such as massages and facials.
An Executive Lounge is available to guests with status or who book a room with lounge access.
Nightly turndown service offers a little evening luxury for guests before bed.

New mindful rooms and suites

A new suite of rooms and suites focused on wellness was announced in January at the hotel, which is located on 28th floor right next to the gym and spa. There are yoga equipment, massage guns, meditation cushions and crystal singing bowls in these rooms; private reception and check-in area. Rooms and suites will also house specialized bath products, a journal, specially selected teas (and meditation playlists) in the rooms and Suites. From 170,775 yen ($1,075) to 1,700,775, spa credits, an in-room “mindful breakfast” and other amenities are among the curated packages for wellness rooms.

Location and logistics

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Unlike other major tourist hotels in town, it is the JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo located in Takanawa Gateway City, a new high-rise development of Japan that’s not quite at the center of the main tourist areas; yet an easy commute via subway or car. A great transportation center, I’d say the quietness of its location is more a pro than con because it’s quiet, relaxed and still easy to get in.

The hotel is less than 9 miles away and accessible via subway in under 30 minutes for 330 yen ($2), or about 20-40 minutes by car ($30-$50) for people with a quick stop in Tokyo and passing through Haneda Airport (HND). Narita International Airport (NR) is about 46 miles from Tokyo’s other major airport, with transportation options such as a train to Tokyo Station (about $20) and transferring the subway. A NRT or Uber cab can cost up to $160,000.

A note of note, too, is the fact that Takanawa Gateway City is a mall-like complex with shops, restaurants and even ‘Blue Bottle Coffee for slack caffeine fix’.

What it costs to stay at the JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo and how to book

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The hotel’s lowest cash rates for 2026 are around $449 per night. The Marriott Bonvoy points are a rare 94,000-point point per night for award availability, but most nights are at least 100,000 points.

If you’re booking this Marriott hotel, you’ll want one of the credit cards that earns the most points for Marriott stays, or one that offers automatic Marriott Bonvoy elite status for value-added benefits. These include.

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

For example, if you have 6 points per dollar on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program, automatic Platinum Elite status and 25 elite night credits per year for a higher tier hotel, earn your own platinum.

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card

For example, if you buy something at the Marriott Bonvoy program and automatically earn Gold Elite status and 15 elite night credits per year for a higher tier hotel, get 6 points per dollar on eligible purchases.
The * Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card 6 points per dollar spent on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott bonvoy program, automatic Gold Elite status and 15 elite night credits per year for a higher tier hotel.

Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card

For example, (see rates and fees) 6 points per dollar are spent on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program, automatic Silver Elite status and 15 elite night credits per year for a higher tier.

Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card

See rates and fees) ‘Get 3 points per dollar for eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program, automatic Silver Elite status and 5 elite night credits per year toward a higher tier hotel.

This points Guy has collected the information for The Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful card independently. On this page, the card issuer has not reviewed or provided any information about the cards details. Paraphrasing *

Accessibility

This modern hotel offers accessible rooms, parking, public areas and public bathrooms.

The Hotel website also reads ‘For more information about the physical features of our rooms, common areas or other special services related to a particular disability please call +81 3-3434-7070. But TPG recommends contacting the hotel directly to ensure that it’s right for your specific needs as always does.

Bottom line

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The JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo was a very nice place to stay, and I think it was the way the general manager told me when we spoke at our interview that the hotel opened “it is…. sanctuary where guests can be calm and peaceful,” from its beautiful pool to the soothing rooms and all the public places in between.” It’s an emerging area a little off the standard commuter-led route, sure, but when you’re in such. city as Tokyo and both ways going either way? A peaceful place to call home while in Tokyo is the trade-off for location, a beautiful view and an added value of being able to book with points.

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